The Telangana chief minister’s decision to shift Dharna Chowk from Indira Park to city outskirts triggered protests from various parties and organisations. Responding to the allegations, KCR came down heavily on the protestors. He recalled that Dharna chowk was initially at Lumbini Park, later it was shifted to Indira Park. There are already GOs, that protests should be staged, at a distance from the Assembly and secretariat due to security reasons.

He further clarified that as government did not revoke the Dharna Chowk. The CM said that the government got notices and PILs from Indira Park walkers, residents and associations to shift the location. Police Department from time to time reviewed the Dharna Chowk. He asked the police to consider setting up 4-5places for staging protests with all facilities. He even requested them to address the facilities for limited range public gatherings.

It may be recalled that the permission was denied to TJAC, who wanted to carry out protest at Dharna Chowk highlighting the rising problem of unemployment of youth in state, which resulted in massive outrage. Opposition parties including BJP and Congress also criticised the government for shifting the Dharna Chowk. KCR deplored that it was the decision from high court to shift the location and date, if they are not flexible, police are bound to take action.

Furthermore, the TRS chief said the with the advancement of technology, especially with the advent of live telecast, media will be there to give coverage. He held that, place doesn’t matter if the sole aim is to get the issue registered and taken up by the government. The police department has submitted the suggestions of Dharna Chowk to High Court’s whose decision is awaited.